They write at me, they stop me in the street, they tell me about the housing they got, my universal after school program, what we're doing about dyslexia. Folks on Rikers, I've been on Rikers island more than any man in the history of the city, speaking with the inmates, giving them the services they need. So those who are recipient of it, they know. But when you pick up the paper, the average day person that's sitting down reading, all they know is that, hey, this guy is out all the time partying. (03:58–04:04)
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Claims to have visited Rikers Island more than any previous mayor to provide services to inmates.
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